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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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